Ideas

Ignore the Pundits: US-Israeli Security Relations Are Stronger Than Ever

US defense secretaries’ relationships with their Israeli counterparts have been among the closest of any around the world.

Policy

Is Netanyahu Forging a New Normal in US-Israeli Relations?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's high-profile intervention into American politics is a dramatic reversal from historic norms. But will it make any difference to Washington or Jerusalem?

Policy

Let Netanyahu Make His Case, Then Consider Why He's Wrong

The Israeli prime minister argues that 2015 is fundamentally similar to the world of 1938. Americans should hear him out, then pursue a more reasonable policy.

Policy

Israeli Ambassador: Netanyahu Never Meant To Disrespect Obama

Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer answers questions about House Speaker John Boehner and Iran.

Policy

The Netanyahu Disaster

The manner, execution and overall tone-deafness of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s recent ploy suggest that he doesn’t understand how to manage Israel’s relationships in Washington. By Jeffrey Goldberg

Ideas

Boehner Invites Israeli Prime Minister To Address Congress Next Month

House Speaker John Boehner requested in a letter Wednesday that Benjamin Netanyahu speak before a joint meeting of Congress in February. By Marina Koren

Policy

Joe Biden Says the US and Israel Are Friends. And Sometimes Friends Fight

The vice president sought to smooth over U.S.-Israeli relations Monday in an address to the Jewish Federations of North America. By Lauren Fox

Policy

Even Israel's Best Friends Understand That It's Disconnecting From Reality

An editorial in the leading American Jewish newspaper should be read by Prime Minister Netanyahu as a serious warning. By Jeffrey Goldberg

Policy

Susan Rice: There's No Crisis in U.S.-Israel Relations

The national security advisor responds to reports that the U.S. relationship with Israel is at an all-time low. By Kathy Gilsinan

Policy

The US-Israel Relationship Has Hit a New Low

The gloves are off on both sides, and profound changes could be coming in the relationship between Washington and Jerusalem. By Jeffrey Goldberg

Policy

These Are All the Countries That Now Recognize Palestinian Statehood

The list of more than 130 nations recognizing the state of Palestine just added Sweden, the first EU nation. Here's the full tally ahead of the UK's vote next week. By Kabir Chibber

Policy

In UN Address, Netanyahu Compares Iran to ISIL

The Israeli prime minister called ISIL and Hamas 'branches of the same poisonous tree,' and said the UN's Human Rights Council is an 'oxymoron.' By Rebecca Nelson

Policy

Israel's Man at the United Nations

Can Israeli Ambassador Ron Prosor change the UN from within? By David Frum

Threats

Governments Line Up To Buy the Drone That Terrorized Gaza

Just weeks after the latest Israel-Hamas cease-fire, defense contractors are itching to sell the IDF's primary weapon in counter-terror operations. By Daniel A. Medina

Threats

Israel's Worst-Kept Secret

Is the silence over Israeli nukes doing more harm than good? By Douglas Birch and R. Jeffrey Smith

Threats

The Cease-Fire in Gaza By the Numbers

In the wake of the latest Gaza cease-fire agreement, here's a quick rundown on the damage and duration of Israeli-Hamas fighting this Summer. By Tim Fernholz

Ideas

Is Peace in Gaza Unrealistic?

The violence in Gaza has only empowered radicals. By Mohammad S. Dajani Daoudi

Threats

What Does Hamas Do Now?

In its war with Israel, the Palestinian group has accomplished none of its aims. By Hussein Ibish

Threats

What Does Hamas Want?

Want to understand what the Muslim Brotherhood's Gaza branch wants? Study its theology, strategy, and history. By Jeffrey Goldberg

Policy

Senate Clears Funding for Israel's Iron Dome

The last-minute measure won unanimous support ahead of August's recess. By Michael Catalini